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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1960

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Death of George Dalton at 59 in Michigan hometown

George Dalton died at 10 30 yesterday at his home 525 South 18th street aged 59 years four months and four days born October 30 1900 in Wayne county son of Isaiah and Laura Mills Dalton. Survivors include son Rob in E Dalton of Vallejo California half brother Bert Dalton Dansville Michigan two sisters Mrs Russell Drake Orchards ville and Mrs Reed Dickey Bruford and two grandchildren. Preceded by parents two brothers and a sister member of Southwest Church of Christ services 2 pm tomorrow Pulley Funeral Chapel Don Wortman officiating burial Oakwood cemetery body lies in state at Pulley Funeral Home after 4 pm today.

George Dalton South 18Th Street Mr. Dalton Wayne County Isaiah Laura (Mills) Dalton Robin E. Dalton Vallejo Calif Bert Dalton Dansville Mich Russell Drake Orchardsville Reed Dickey Bruford Dalton Southwest Church of Christ Pulley Funeral Don Wortman Oakwood Cemetery Pulley Funeral Home

Chester A Flinn Dies. Funeral Tuesday at Pulley Chapel

Chester Allen Flinn of 2511 Broadway died last night at Good Samaritan Hospital at 7:00. He was 63 years, 11 months, 17 days old. Funeral Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Pulley Funeral Chapel with Rev. W. E. Allison officiating. Burial in Oakwood cemetery. American Legion Post 141 to handle military rites. Survived by wife Dollye McCarty Flinn, his parents, one stepson Seburn Arnold of Mt. Vernon, one step daughter Betty Sturam of Mt. Vernon, two brothers Lewis E. of Somonauk IL and C. W. of Pawnee IL, and a sister pie Stakismidtch of East St. Louis.

Chester Allen Flinn Broadway Good Samaritan Hospital Pulley Funeral Chapel W. E. Allison Oakwood Cemetery Pulley Funeral Home American Legion Post 141 Mr.Flinn Wayne County Andrew Della Sandy) Flinn Dollye McCarty Methodist Church Seburn Arnold Mt. Vernon Betty Sturam Lewis E Somonauk C. W Pawnee, Ill Pie Stakismidtch East St

Wm A Page Dies At 68 Rites Monday

William Albert Page of 320 South Ith Street died at 7 45 am at Jefferson Memorial Hospital after a three week stay. He was 68 years, six months and nineteen days old. Funeral services are 1 09 pm Monday at Myers Chapel with Rev Bird Green officiating. Burial in Old Shiloh cemetery. Body lies in state at Myers Funeral Home after 5 pm tomorrow. Survivors include three brothers C W Page Benton Archie Page Decatur and Wallace Page Sandwich TI and a sister Mrs Anna Thurman Sikeston Mo.

William Albert Page South Ith Street Jefferson Memorial Hospital Myers Chapel Bird Green Old Shiloh Myers Funeral Home Mr. Page Franklin County Aug Joel Allen Manda (Neal C., W. Page Benton Archie Page Decatur Wallace Page Sandwich Anna Thurman Sikeston

Nellie Grisham of Ewing Dies at 67 Rites Tomorrow

Nellie Mae Grisham of Ewing died at Good Samaritan Hospital at 11 30 a m. She was 67. Services scheduled for 2 p m tomorrow at Church of The Nazarene in Charleston with burial in Anniston cemetery. She was born October 19 1892 in Alexander county, married to Joel Grisham, survived by two sons Amos Barnhill and Joel E Grisham, two daughters Opal Faucett and Julia Boster, three brothers, a sister, 23 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Nellie Mae Grisham Ewing Good Samaritan Hospital Church of the Nazarene Charleston Anniston Inn Funeral Moe- Mikel Funeral Home Grisham Alexander County Grant Minnie Morgan) McMillan Joel Grisham Amos Barnhill Joel E. Grisham Opal Faucett Julia Boster Warren McMillen James McMillen Mt. Vernon Alva MceMillen Dahlgren Ethel Hodge Wyatt, Mo

Mt Vernon Chapter Eastern Star to Meet at Masonic Temple

The Mt Vernon Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will hold a meeting at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening March 5 at 7 30. Mary Swingle W M Naomi R Bogan Secretary.

Pease Mt. Vernon Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Mary Swingle Naomi R. Bogan

Reds Help Moscow Food Relief Mentioned in Pravda

AP reports Soviet Red food victims in Morocco referenced by Pravda with no amount specified. The fragment notes aid but omits figures and full context.

Moscow Morocco Pravda

Oxygen Keeps Courtroom Safe As Witness Collapses

In Kings County Court Judge Hyman Barshay bought a portable oxygen bottle after a trial witness collapsed and died last week. Friday Pearl Harvey fainted from a suspected heart attack. an aide used the same oxygen unit until medical aid arrived, and she was hospitalized.

New York Kings County Court Hyman Barshay Pearl Harvey

Sees Athletics Replacing Work

A physical education professor told a group of educators in College Park that athletics will replace labor in the near future. He warned that as industry and business advance machines, people must revert to physical activity for survival at Ohio State University.

College Park, Md Aietoe Ohi State University America

Ike Hoarse Golf Game Off Amid South America Tour

President Eisenhower hoarse from speaking on South American tour. Hagerty says bronchitis not involved. In Montevideo tear gas exposure noted but not linked to throat irritation. Eisenhower shot 97, well above his usual 88, with Rusty Gilbert noting he is tired. He arrived at Dorado refreshed after rest.

South America James C. Hagerty Dorado Club Russell Rusty) Gilbert Eisenhower Dorado

Coldest March 5 on record in Atlanta

The Atlanta area recorded its coldest March 5 on record with the temperature dropping to 10 degrees, 9 below the previous low set in 1893. The frigid morning followed by a frosty day across the region.

Atlanta Mercury

Illinois Highway Division reports scattered snow on state roads

Springfield Illinois AP reports as of 6 am patches of packed snow and ice on state highways due to drifting snow with some one way traffic in central Illinois. Winds had subsided overnight but motorists warned to stay alert for changing conditions as winds may shift later today.

Springfield Ilinois

Local births at Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan hospitals

Mr and Mrs Robert Neilson Depp announce a daughter born at 9 57 this morn in Jefferson Memorial hospital weighing nine pounds three ounces. Mr and Mrs Donald W Allen report a daughter Rhonda Sue born at 9 17 last night in Good Samaritan hospital weighing eight pounds seven ounces. Mr and Mrs C Edwin Cooper announce a daughter Tracy Lynn born at 2 56 this morning in Good Samaritan hospital weighing seven pounds six ounces.

Robert Neilson Depp South 25Th Street Jefferson Memorial Hospital Donald W. Allen RFD Bonnie Good Samaritan Hospital Rhonda Sue C. Edwin Cooper Harrison Tracy Lynn

Skate Visits Britain on goodwill voyage home from Portland

The U S atomic submarine Skate with a jazz band playing on its foredeck sailed for home today after a four day goodwill visit to Britain the ship is returning to Portland England one of the stops during the tour included engagements with British officials and public events as part of the mission

Portland England U.S Skate Britain

FCC Chief Says He Spent Nights Aboard TV Magnate Yacht

FCC Chairman John Doerfer acknowledged six nights aboard George B. Storers yacht and a private plane trip to Florida. He defended his actions, saying there were no FCC actions pending related to Storers stations. Doerfer said he bought airline tickets for his wife and him and only flew with Storer after host offered to cover tickets. The House subcommittee questioned him, and the hearing recessed to March 15 for further legislative proposals.

Geoffrey Gould Washington FCC John C. Doerfer Florida George B. Storer Doerfer Federal Communications Commission Storer Broadcasting Storer John E. Moss D-Calif Washington The Eisenhower Head Moss

Lawmakers to Decide on Taxpayer Christmas Party Funding

Springfield AP report: Illinois Legislature should decide if public funds may cover state employee Christmas parties. Legislative Audit Commission split on legality but urged careful scrutiny and budget disclosure so the General Assembly can vote yes or no. Christmas parties common, with some officials using department funds for employee gifts and perks.

Springfield Ill Tlinois Legislative Audit Commission General Assembly Department

Junior Colleges Urged For 68000 More Illinois Students

A state education official urged building more junior colleges in Illinois to handle 68,000 students the 1970s four year schools would not accommodate. Robert Johns, staff director of the Illinois Commission of Higher Education, spoke in Rockford and urged local leaders to form a committee to study starting a public junior college in Rockford, noting the city has the highest potential junior college enrollment in the state.

Rockford Ilinois Robert Johns Tinois Commission of Higher Education DeKalb Johns Tllinois Chicago Stndairputes Noeocileread Publc

Munitions Vessel Explodes in Cuba Shock Amid Sabotage Claims

Cuban authorities and radio sources report a blast at Havana docks aboard the freighter La Coubre carrying Belgian munitions. Casualties range from 41 to 100 dead and 188 to 200 injured amid chaos. Authorities, workers, and civilians faced fires and flying debris as rescue efforts continued.

Revolucion Paris Havana Line Castro la Coubre Eee Olice Dorticos

Hospital Notes and Discharges at Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan

Admitted patients include Janice Mary Bonner Marietta June Depp Wilma Lee Voyles Bluford Emma Wall Donna Kaye Owens Charles David Laur Darwin Rieh Christine Ann LaLambiere Harry Glenn Harris and discharged Lydia Ruth Smith. The notes cover admissions and releases across two facilities with multiple named individuals.

Jefferson Memorial Janice Mary Bonner Marietta June Depp Wilma Lee Voyles Bluford Emma Wall Good Samaritan Donna Kaye Owens Charles David Laur Darwin R. Rieh Christine Ann LaLamandier Harry Glenn Harris Lydia Ruth Smith

Rupture Expert Demonstrates in Kentucky

Noted Indian expert in sports medicine will personally demonstrate his rupture techniques at RUPTURE EST in Golden Pond Kentucky. The event features advanced operations and follow up care with a focus on large and difficult ruptures.

Hoowe Cnown Epolls Ieee Ernon Figey Een Neekan Golden Pond

Mt Vernon Proclaims March National Egg Month

Mt. Vernon Illinois Mayor Virgil T. Bailey proclaims March as National Egg Month to align with national observance. The proclamation urges residents to celebrate by buying and serving fresh eggs in their meals during March 1960.

Virgil T. Bailey Mt. Vernon Coun Ilinois

Chief Moves Still On Payroll in Michigan Village

NOWI Michigan AP report: Former Police Chief Lee Begole remains on the payroll as the village council refuses to accept his resignation. Begole quit to head a police force in nearby Igeran, but the council continues to recognize him and pays $182.75 for a two week period. Begole says he will not return, Novi police now under acting chief supervision.

Nowi, Mich Lee Begole P Begole Igeran Begole Cheboygan Novi Police Mde

Fulbright warns world could be lost in an afternoon

Washington senator William Fulbright says Eisenhower defense decisions could collapse free world in an afternoon. He accuses the president of sidelining debate, driving ideas out of Washington, and favoring military dominance, while Senator Dirksen dismisses the critique as partisan. The remarks come amid a Southern filibuster over defense policy rather than civil rights.

Washington William Fulbright D-Ark Eisenhower Senate Fulbright Everett M. Dirksen Ilinois Arkan Fulbright Foreign Relations Committee Met

Actor Fined For Drunken Driving Incident in Los Angeles

Los Angeles AP reports former child actor Jackie Coogan, 45, was fined after a drunken driving incident last December 22. A day jail term was suspended. Coogan's car struck a parked auto, prompting the citation.

Los Angeles Jackie An Coogan

Kerner Snubbed By Independents

CHICAGO AP The Independent Voters of Illinois IVI endorsed two rebel Democratic guber natorial hopefuls Joseph Lohman and Stephen Mitchell while spurning Otto Kerner The liberal group affiliated with Americans for Democratic Action said both Lohman and Mitchell were qualified for the governorship Their backing signals a split with the regular Democratic slate ahead of the April 12 primary and reflects internal party tensions.

Chicago Independent Voters of Illinois Otto Kerner IVI Americans For Democratic Action Joseph Lohman Stephen Mitchell

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